CHIKUNGUNYA FEVER

WHAT IS CHIKUNGUNYA?

Chikungunya fever is a viral illness transmitted through

the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. The illness
resembles dengue fever. As it usually co-occurs with
dengue fever, it is often misdiagnosed.
CLINICAL FEATURES

The symptoms of Chikungunya fever include a

sudden onset of fever, headache, myalgia, chills,
nausea and vomiting, and joint pain. A rash may
sometimes occur but hemorrhaging is rare.

INCUBATION PERIOD

Time for the infected bite to the onset of illness

can be 2 to 12 days, but is usually three-seven
days.
TREATMENT

There is no specific antiviral drug treatment for

Chikungunya. Treatment is directed primarily at
relieving the symptoms, including the joint pain
using anti-pyretics, optimal analgesics and fluids.

PREVENTION

• Prevent mosquito bites

• Eliminate their breeding grounds